Coping with COVID-19: Anxiety in Our Children

ByHeather Evans August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

Dr. Heather Evans speaks with Rob Vaughn of 69 News WFMZ-TV on the second installment of a three-part series “Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety and Fears.” In this second part, Dr. Heather Evans answers how we can best help children process, cope and understand children’s experiences with the world of COVID-19.

“Children absolutely need space to express their emotions, express their fears and ask good questions,” says Dr. Evans.

Watch the video for more helpful information regarding creating structures and rhythms in this unprecedented time.

Counseling | Faith | Relationships | Trauma | Uncategorized

Praying for our Enemies

ByHeather Evans January 2, 2016

My counseling work continues to challenge and shape me in my understanding and expression of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Entering into the hearts and minds of those who have been broken, grieved, and rejected inevitably becomes a mirror into my own heart and mind, challenging my beliefs and my own reactions to evil and…

Community | Counseling | Human Trafficking | Trauma

Human Trafficking Awareness Day: What we don’t want to know & What we need to know

ByHeather Evans January 10, 2016January 8, 2022

January 11 is designated National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. It is a day devoted to becoming more aware or making others aware that Human Trafficking is prevalent not only around our world, but in our own towns. It exists within our neighborhoods. Our initial response to learning of human trafficking is to accept its existence…

Church | Trauma

Understanding Adult Sexual Abuse: Breakout Session from SBC 2023

ByHeather Evans June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

Dr. Heather Evans had the honor to present on the topic of Adult Sexual Abuse with Pastor Todd Benkert and Chellee & Peter Taylor at a breakout session at the Southern Baptist Convention 2023 annual meeting in New Orleans. Please watch and listen to the recording of the session below. Consider sharing with others to…

Community | Refugees

What Refugees in Your Neighborhood Need from You

ByHeather Evans December 14, 2021

Dr. Heather Evans shared with Christianity Today her experience from visiting a Congolese refugee camp in 2014 to meeting and welcoming refugees in America in 2015. She sees the influx of refugees as “a mission field arriving in the United States.” A short excerpt is below: “In 2014, I traveled to Rwanda with a team…

Justice

ByHeather Evans March 4, 2016September 17, 2020

Today I attended the sentencing hearing for a local human trafficker. Over the last 2 years since his arrest, VAST (Valley Against Sex Trafficking) Coalition, has sought to work alongside law enforcement and prosecutors by providing stabilizing support for 7 of the victims. The room was glaringly empty. A newspaper reporter, and a couple…

Human Trafficking | Trauma | Uncategorized

Emancipation Nation Podcast: The Trauma Learning Journey

ByHeather Evans June 1, 2022

Dr. Heather Evans sits down with Dr. Celia Williamson on the podcast Emancipation Nation to discuss how to best help survivors of trafficking heal. So often people say they are “walking alongside survivors” but are not certain how to help. Dr. Evans explains what being trauma informed is and offers helpful insight to avoid retraumatizing…

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